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Sri Lanka to acquire 100 new ambulances under India partnership
The Sri Lankan government is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding with India to procure 100 additional ambulances for the Suwa Seriya emergency response service. The expansion aims to strengthen emergency medical response capabilities across the country.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The government has announced plans to formalize an agreement with India for the supply of 100 new ambulances to bolster its Suwa Seriya programme, the country's emergency medical response system. The memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed in the coming period as part of efforts to enhance emergency healthcare infrastructure nationwide.
The Suwa Seriya service, which provides rapid ambulance response to medical emergencies, has become an integral component of Sri Lanka's healthcare delivery system. The acquisition of additional ambulances is intended to expand coverage and reduce response times across both urban and rural areas.
The procurement through India represents a continued partnership between the two neighbouring nations in healthcare infrastructure development. Details regarding the timeline for delivery, specifications of the ambulances, and financial arrangements were not immediately available.
This initiative aligns with the government's broader strategy to strengthen emergency medical services and improve public health outcomes. The expansion of the Suwa Seriya fleet is expected to enhance the service's capacity to respond to medical emergencies more effectively across all districts.